Senior Legal Counsel, Product & Technology — AI, IP & Data

Sage; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Generous pension

Hybrid working

Healthcare coverage

Volunteer days

Training & development

Job summary

Sage is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Product and Technology, to partner with product, engineering, and go‑to‑market teams across a global product organisation. You will advise on AI, IP, data privacy and related technology law matters, drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements while facilitating compliant, commercially outcomes.

This embedded role involves collaboration with OGC and cross‑functional teams to accelerate innovation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' post‑qualification experience.
• Experience providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice, ideally within a technology‑related environment.
• Knowledge of AI, IP and data privacy, including GDPR and EU AI Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused legal advice across the product development lifecycle.
• Partner with product, engineering and go‑to‑market teams to support innovative technology solutions.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial and technology agreements.
• Support compliance requirements relating to products, financial services and marketing regulation.
• Create practical guidance and training to enable informed decision‑making.

Job description

Sage is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Product and Technology, to partner with product, engineering, and go‑to‑market teams across a global product organisation. You will advise on AI, IP, data privacy and related technology law matters, drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements while facilitating compliant, commercially outcomes.

This embedded role involves collaboration with OGC and cross‑functional teams to accelerate innovation.